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Objective
Objective
Create a work of art that uses symbolism to communicate a point of view or message that can be understood by the viewer.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Symbolism- the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Narrative- a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
Controversial- causing an up roar
Illustration- a decoration, interpretation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process, designed for integration in published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, video games and films.
Advocate- a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause, belief or policy.
Activism- the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Social Injustice- a situation when some unfair practices are being carried in the society. Whatever unjust is happening is usually against the law and it might not be something that is considered a moral practice.
Narrative- a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
Controversial- causing an up roar
Illustration- a decoration, interpretation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process, designed for integration in published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, video games and films.
Advocate- a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause, belief or policy.
Activism- the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Social Injustice- a situation when some unfair practices are being carried in the society. Whatever unjust is happening is usually against the law and it might not be something that is considered a moral practice.
Guiding Questions
Guiding Questions
How do artists create works of art that effectively communicate?
What could you say with your art that would be meaningful to others?
How effective can art be at persuasion?
Could a work of art persuade you to believe in something?
Does art need to be controversial in order to be meaningful? Explain.Â
Can point of view play a role in how others perceive or understand a work of art?
What could you say with your art that would be meaningful to others?
How effective can art be at persuasion?
Could a work of art persuade you to believe in something?
Does art need to be controversial in order to be meaningful? Explain.Â
Can point of view play a role in how others perceive or understand a work of art?
Possible Project Options
give your point of view on important issues in the world and/or complain about something:
Corona Virus- COVID19
global warming
social injustice
inequality
human rights
teach or advocate a message that is important to you:
anti-bullying
say no to drugs
equal rights
tell a story in a comic form
use text in your work to enhance your message
illustrate a quote or song lyric
illustrate a metaphor or idiom
Artwork that Complains
Artwork that Complains
Can you figure out the message?
Artists that Complain
Artists that Complain
Roy Lichtenstein
Roy Lichtenstein
Comic book
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon
Louise Bourgeois
Louise Bourgeois
Fears
Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh
Sadness & Madness
Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt
Love
Georgia O’Keeffe
Georgia O’Keeffe
Love for nature
Social Justice Artists
Social Justice Artists
Environmental Artists
Environmental Artists
Red Earth Environmental Art Group
Red Earth Environmental Art Group
Red Earth creates site-specific work interacting with the landscape: performances, installations and participatory events. What is particularly interesting about the art of this group is their collective and participatory approach towards art creation.
Global Warming Artists
Global Warming Artists
Illustrations & Storytelling
Illustrations & Storytelling
Color and Emotion
Color and Emotion
Art History
Art History
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